Directed By: Paul Thomas AndersonStarring: Philip Seymour-Hoffman, Laura Dern, Amy Adams, Joaquin PhoenixOne-Sentence Reason: While little has been revealed on the auteur's upcoming project, we do know that it will be a 1950's period piece on the leader of a seemingly sinister faith-based organization.

Directed By: Peter JacksonStarring: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, a million other peopleOne-Sentence Reason: If for no other reason, I look forward to seeing what Peter Jackson can do with Middle Earth now that technology has accumulated another decade's worth of advancement.

10. Gravity (11/21)

Directed By: Alfonso CuaronStarring: Sandra Bullock, George ClooneyOne-Sentence Reason: Cuaron's films always inhabit beautiful worlds, and (if Children of Men was any indication) he may just have a talent for science fiction strong enough to make us forget the Bullock of The Blind Side.

11. The Amazing Spider-Man (6/3)

Directed By: Marc WebbStarring: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Sally FieldOne-Sentence Reason: Because the comic book film has evolved, Mary Jane was always overrated, and personally, I'm all for a slightly darker take on the web-slinger.

Directed By: Terrence MalickStarring: Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams, Jessica Chastain, Rachel Weisz, Michael Sheen, Javier BardemOne-Sentence Reason: Malick went from five movies in 40-years to five movies in the scheduled span of three, after Tree of Life, I am 100% ready for the next one.

Directed By: Rupert SandersStarring: Charlize Theron, Kristin Stewart, Chris Hemsworth, Ian McShaneOne-Sentence Reason: Those there's a strong chance that with Stewart in the mix this could go the way of a more action packed Twilight, it's a chance I'm willing to take on the merits of its visuals alone.